“Thank you very much Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding and thank him for his leadership working with Congressman Walter Jones on this bipartisan amendment which has been brought to the floor. They have worked, again, in a bipartisan way and a patriotic way to ensure that U.S. troops are brought home from Afghanistan safely and expeditiously.”

“Leader Pelosi. ‘Good morning. I’m very pleased to be here with my colleague from Maryland, the Ranking Member on the Government Reform and Oversight Committee of the Congress of the United States. He’s going to speak to an issue that he has taken the lead on and for which we are very proud of him that relates to price at the pump and the role of speculation in it.'”

“Today, Senate Republicans joined their colleagues in the House in voting for the plan to end Medicare, cut benefits, and put insurance companies in charge of seniors’ health care. The same week that voters sent an unmistakable message to Republicans that they reject the plan to end Medicare, Republicans redoubled their commitment to it.”

“Our men and women in uniform fight abroad so we can know safety and security at home. Yet when they return from war and re-enter civilian life, too many soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines find it difficult to translate skills learned during active-duty service to potential employers, making it harder for them to secure a job, a paycheck, and a future worthy of their sacrifice.”

“Today’s announcement by the Obama Administration builds on the efforts of Democrats in Congress to improve the fuel efficiency of vehicles on the road, save families money, and reduce harmful emissions. Democrats are proud to have led the way for a historic increase in fuel efficiency standards – the first such action in 32 years. Meanwhile, House Republicans have proposed cutting $1.5 billion dollars for upgrading American automotive plants to build advanced cars that people want to drive, a step backward in our effort to create jobs for working families.”

“Six years ahead of schedule, Chrysler today paid back American taxpayers the financial assistance that helped the company to become more viable and energy-efficient. All Americans should be proud of Chrysler’s significant turnaround. Indeed, the swift actions taken by President Obama and the Democratic Congress not only made all three U.S. automakers more innovative and globally competitive, but saved more than 1 million American jobs.”

“Leader Pelosi. ‘Mr. Prime Minister, it’s an honor to join my colleagues in the leadership of the Congress to welcome you once again to the Capitol of the United States.'”

‘We offer our thoughts, prayers, and condolences to all of the families, friends, and loved ones of those lost in these devastating storms. And we pledge our support, resources, and assistance to the state and local emergency personnel responding to this terrible tragedy, beginning the work of recovery, and ensuring the safety of Americans across Missouri and the Midwest.”

“Harvey Milk Day honors the life, legacy, and achievements of a leader dedicated to the fundamental American value of equality. It celebrates a victory for LGBT Americans and working families, the disenfranchised and the poor, seniors and workers – the men and women Harvey Milk fought for; the Americans who believed in Harvey’s message of hope and strived for the dream of justice and opportunity for all.”

“Today, President Obama laid out a bold vision that strengthens reform, democracy, and economic growth throughout the Middle East and North Africa. His address made it clear: the United States stands with people demanding their basic human rights, striving for prosperity, and marching for a future defined by peace and security across the region. He strongly reaffirmed the unwavering support of the United States for Israel and our commitment to work for a two-state solution.”